A mini stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a brief episode characterized by neurological symptoms. A mini stroke is a serious event because it is often the warning sign of an impending stroke. The symptoms of a mini stroke begin suddenly and vary depending on the part of the brain that is affected.
The following offers an estimated range of how long alcohol stays in your blood, urine and saliva: 1  Saliva test: One to five days. 2  Blood test: 12 hours. 3  Urine test: Three to five days via Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) metabolite.  Breathalyzer test: Up to 24 hours.
Alcohol slows your breathing rate, heart rate, and how well your brain functions. These effects may appear within 10 minutes and peak at around 40 to 60 minutes. Alcohol stays in your bloodstream until it is broken down by the liver. The amount of alcohol in your blood is called your blood alcohol level. If you drink alcohol faster than the liver can break it down, this level rises. Your blood alcohol level is used to legally define whether or not you are drunk. The legal limit for blood alcohol usually falls between 0.08 and 0.10 in most states.